Spellbook of Life Return of the Duelist Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! card — value and price

Spellbook of Life

Return of the Duelist · Super Rare
Yu-Gi-Oh! ygo:52628687 TCGplayer + Cardmarket + eBay
Fair market value
$6.71
Consensus of 3 market price guides. Typical $3.69 – $10.31.
▲ 2% · 47d
Sources: TCGplayer + Cardmarket + eBay · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$6.05
Never pay above $6.41
Optimal sell
$7.30
Never sell below $6.89
Buy this card · aim to pay under $6.41
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $7.30 · never below $6.89. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers

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Common questions
How much is Spellbook of Life worth?

Spellbook of Life from Return of the Duelist has a fair market value of about $6.71 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Spellbook of Life?

List around $7.30 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $4.95 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Spellbook of Life?

A disciplined buy target is about $6.05 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $6.41.

Where can I buy Spellbook of Life?

Spellbook of Life is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $6.71 and aim to pay under $6.41 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Spellbook of Life?

Spellbook of Life is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $6.41; paying near or below $6.05 keeps a margin of safety versus the $6.71 fair value.

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